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IAR Systems updates its popular development tools for Atmel AVR 8-bit microcontrollers

December 19, 2013

Uppsala, Sweden—December 19, 2013—Today, IAR Systems® introduces a new version of its complete C/C++ development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for AVR. The toolchain, popular with the AVR community, has been updated to version 6.30 that includes improved compiler optimizations as well as new device support and updated user guides.

Despite growth in system complexity and an industry focusing on 32-bit microcontrollers, AVR 8-bits are continuously being used in many embedded applications such as automotive applications, battery management and different wireless solutions. IAR Systems has a large … Read More → "IAR Systems updates its popular development tools for Atmel AVR 8-bit microcontrollers"

Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas Looks to “Internet of Things” as a Top Technology Trend in 2014

December 19, 2013

PHOENIX – The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to grow to 26 billion units installed in 2020, according to Gartner. Avnet Electronics MarketingAmericas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), sees opportunity in the key technologies that make the connected devices revolution a reality. From sensors to wireless solutions and processors, engineers can leverage Avnet’s broad portfolio of products and in-house technical expertise to stay ahead of the IoT wave.</ … Read More → "Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas Looks to “Internet of Things” as a Top Technology Trend in 2014"

Dual 3A, 4MHz, Synchronous Step-Down Regulators with DDR Memory Now Offered in High Reliability H Grade & Military MP Grade to +150°C

December 19, 2013

MILPITAS, CA – December 19, 2013 – Linear Technology introduces new high reliability H grade and military MP grade versions of the LTC3615 and Read More → "Dual 3A, 4MHz, Synchronous Step-Down Regulators with DDR Memory Now Offered in High Reliability H Grade & Military MP Grade to +150°C"

Telit Unwraps First Positioning Module Based on MediaTek’s Single Chip Multi-GNSS Receiver SoC Technology

December 19, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. and LONDON – December 19, 2013 – Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services, today announced the market introduction of Jupiter SL869 V2, the second generation of one of its top performing positioning products. The new module is based on the low-power MT3333 from MediaTek. The complete multi-GNSS receiver features easy integration and superior battery-life performance, able to discover and simultaneously track multiple constellations. It also delivers a high-sensitivity RF front-end, enhancing reliability and functionality of geo-location aware consumer, commercial and industrial devices.

The Jupiter SL869 V2 supports GPS, QZSS … Read More → "Telit Unwraps First Positioning Module Based on MediaTek’s Single Chip Multi-GNSS Receiver SoC Technology"

DTS-HD Decoder Now Available on Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSP Cores

December 18, 2013

CALABASAS, Calif.–DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies, and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced the availability of DTS’ all-new DTS-HD decoder for DTS-HD and DTS-HD … Read More → "DTS-HD Decoder Now Available on Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSP Cores"

Microchip Announces New 5 GHz 50 ohm Matched WLAN Front End Module for IEEE 802.11a/n/ac Applications

December 18, 2013

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2013 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced its new 5 GHz, 50 ohm Matched WLAN Front End Module (FEM)—theSST11LF04—for high data rate mobile device applications. The SST11LF04 features a transmitter power amplifier, a receiver low-noise amplifier with bypass and a low-loss, single-pole two-throw antenna switch for 5 GHz WLAN connectivity into one integrated, compact 2.5×2.5×0.4 mm, 16-pin QFN package, making it ideal for high-data-rate mobile … Read More → "Microchip Announces New 5 GHz 50 ohm Matched WLAN Front End Module for IEEE 802.11a/n/ac Applications"

videantis joins Khronos, targets OpenVX™ computer vision API

December 18, 2013

Hannover, Germany, December 18, 2013 – videantis today announced it has joined the Khronos Group to bring support for the OpenVX™ computer vision acceleration API to its low power, licensable v-MP4000HDX processor architecture. Computer vision is the key technology that drives new applications such as always-on smart mobile cameras, gesture-based interfaces, 3D-sensing games, and automotive driver assistance systems.

Having a consistent, standardized, royalty free, and open API such as OpenVX enables rapid adoption of computer vision acceleration by application developers, just like OpenGL did some years ago for 3 … Read More → "videantis joins Khronos, targets OpenVX™ computer vision API"

40VIN, 2.1A Rail-to-Rail LDO+ Offers Extensive Monitoring, Protection & Cable Drop Compensation

December 18, 2013

MILPITAS, CA – December 18, 2013 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3086, the latest addition to the LDO+™ family, offering significant functionality previously unavailable in linear regulators. The 40V, 2.1A … Read More → "40VIN, 2.1A Rail-to-Rail LDO+ Offers Extensive Monitoring, Protection & Cable Drop Compensation"

Mentor Graphics Acquires Oasys RealTime to Bring RTL Synthesis to its Digital Implementation Flow

December 18, 2013

WILSONVILLE, Ore., December 17, 2013—Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that it has acquired certain assets of Oasys Design Systems, Inc., creator of the Oasys RealTime RTL physical synthesis platform. The Oasys RealTime™ product helps SoC/ASIC design teams to realize improved quality of results and faster turnaround time for today’s complex SoCs, ASICs, and IP blocks. This acquisition aligns with Mentor’s goal to deliver a best-in-class digital implementation platform to address the performance, power and area (PPA) challenges at advanced nodes. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Oasys Design Systems … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Acquires Oasys RealTime to Bring RTL Synthesis to its Digital Implementation Flow"

DVCon 2014 Announces Technical Program with Record Number of Tutorials & Poster Sessions

December 18, 2013

Louisville, CO – December 18, 2013 – The 2014 Design and Verification Conference (DVCon) Technical Program, which is the largest and most robust to date, is now available online and registration is open. DVCon, sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative, will be held March 3-6, 2014 at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose, California.

There will be 12 technical sessions, a conference record of 12 tutorials, a poster session with a record number of 30 posters being presented, and 2 panels throughout the conference. The first panel, “Is Software the Missing Piece in Verification?” will be held on Wednesday, March 5 beginning at 8:30am in the Oak Ballroom and … Read More → "DVCon 2014 Announces Technical Program with Record Number of Tutorials & Poster Sessions"

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